Additional settings Option, Degaussing the screen

Additional settings (OPTION)

You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, adjust the moire cancellation level, change the menu position, and lock the controls.

1Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2Move the control button to highlight OPTION and press the center of the control button again.

The OPTION menu appears on the screen.

3Move the control button m/M to select the desired adjustment item.

Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

Degaussing the screen

The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the power is turned on.

To manually degauss the monitor, first move the control button m/Mto select (DEGAUSS). Then move the control button ,.

The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

Adjusting the moire*

If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, adjust the moire cancellation level.

To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first move

the control button m/M to select (MOIRE ADJUST). Then move the control button </, until the moire effect is at a minimum.

*Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the monitor.

Example of moire

Changing the menu’s position

Change the menu’s position if it is blocking an image on the screen.

To change the menu’s on-screen position, first move

the control button m/M to select (OSD H POSITION)

for horizontal adjustment, or (OSD V POSITION) for vertical adjustment. Then move the control button </, to shift the on-screen menu.

Locking the controls

To protect adjustment data by locking the controls, first

move the control button m/M to select (CONTROL LOCK). Then move the control button ,, to select ON.

Only the 1 (power) switch, EXIT, and (CONTROL LOCK)

of the OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are

selected, the mark appears on the screen.

To cancel the control lock

Repeat the procedure above and set (CONTROL LOCK) to OFF.

CPD-G200 specifications

The Sony CPD-G200 is a notable model in the realm of CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors, recognized for its commitment to image quality and design reliability. Released in the late 1990s, this model quickly became popular among professional graphic designers, gamers, and everyday consumers who appreciated high-resolution displays. One of the standout features of the CPD-G200 is its impressive resolution capability, with support for various resolutions, including 1600 x 1200 at a refresh rate of 85Hz. This quality allows users to experience sharp, detailed images, making it suitable for graphic-intensive applications.

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Sony CPD-G200 manual Additional settings Option, Degaussing the screen, Adjusting the moire

Models: CPD-G200